Evaluate the intended and unintended consequences of British educational policies for the Indian society in the colonial period. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
British introduced formal English education as a means to develop "Indians" in blood but English in taste"
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Main Body
[British Educational policies]
Consequences of British Education policies
(a) Supplied workforce for clerical administrative jobs
(b) Enhanced market for British goods by clothing.
(c) Destruction of traditional pathshala & moktalas
(d) Creation of a loyal base for british in India by Jamindar, princes
(a) Fueled a spirit of social reforms in India by Ram mohan Roy
(b) Light the flame of Indian national wish by formation of congress(1885)
(c) Demand for administrative reforms by Modeshi pravag petitions
(d) Unified Indian intelligentsia through exchange of views in English.
(e) Dilution of Caste to some extent in Urban areas
(f) Emergence of Indian entrepreneurs by Tote family.
(g) Expected exploitative nature of colonial rule by Doda bhai Nooroji
(h) Emergence of Indian nationalism abroad by Madam Bhilaji Came
(i) Re-discovery of India's glorious past by Ashoka empire
(j) Emancipation of women by Bharatiya Shree Mohamandal
Conclusion
Thus, education proved to be a need that germinated into India's independence.
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- Clear structure identifying policy mechanisms
- Distinguishes between intended and unintended consequences
- Mentions specific acts and committees
Harsh Nehara
Modern Indian History
British Policies
British Educational Policies
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